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Former corruption prosecutor accuses Papangelopoulos of intervention
Greece's former corruption prosecutor Eleni Raikou, who quit her post in 2017 over alleged political interference in the Novartis bribery investigation, on Monday accused former Alternate Justice Minister Dimitris Papangelopoulos of a series of interventions in her work.
Ex corruption prosecutor to give crucial testimony in Novartis probe
Greece's former corruption prosecutor Eleni Raikou, who quit her post in 2017 over alleged political interference in the Novartis bribery investigation, was to testify on Monday in connection with a probe into the possible mishandling of the original investigation.
Samaras names former premier, justice minister in Novartis case probe
Former conservative prime minister Antonis Samaras on Tuesday submitted a 32-page memo to the Supreme Court prosecutor investigating the judicial handling of the Novartis bribery case.
Meeting focuses on Greek-US ties
US Ambassador in Athens Geoffrey Pyatt and Deputy Foreign Minister Antonis Diamataris on Tuesday highlighted the strategic importance of Greek-US relations, the ties between the two nations and the issues concerning the Greek diaspora in the US.
After the meeting, Pyatt said in a tweet that they had a "great discussion."
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Amr Diab & Antonis Remos | Mykonos | July 25
The profoundly successful Egyptian singer Amr Diab will be on Mykonos on Thursday, July 25, for a performance with Greek vocalist Antonis Remos. The duo will fuse their personal styles, both of which blend the traditional and the modern, for a night of truly Mediterranean music.
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Dance Days | Crete | To July 28
Alleys, public squares, archaeological sites and stages all across Hania are gearing up to host performances and seminars for the ninth installment of the Dance Days festival.
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Four people acquitted over Chinook affair
An Athens court on Thursday acquitted four suspects who had been accused of breach of faith in connection with the procurement of Chinook military helicopters more than 20 years ago, citing lack of incriminating evidence.
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Acquittal proposed for suspects in Chinook arms deal
A prosecutor in a three-member appeals court in Athens on Wednesday recommended the acquittal of four suspects tried in connection with the procurement of Chinook military helicopters more than twenty years ago, citing lack of incriminating evidence.
Cretan Traditions | Athens | June 27
Acclaimed choreographer Andonis Foniadakis teams up with composer, singer and multi-instrumentalist Antonis Martsakis and an ensemble of traditional instrument players for a tribute to the music and dances of Crete, at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center's Summer Nostos Festival on Thursday, June 27.
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Deputy minister appointed gov't spokesperson until July elections
Deputy Digital Policy Minister Lefteris Kretsos is taking over as government spokesperson during the election campaign, the prime minister's office announced Friday.
Dimitris Tzanakopoulos gave up the post to run with ruling SYRIZA's ticket in the national elections on July 7.
On Thursday, Antonis Roupakiotis was sworn in caretaker Interior Minister, ahead of the elections.